Breaking: Power Minister Adelabu Says Sorry As Electricity Supply Worsens Nationwide

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued an apology to Nigerians over the ongoing nationwide electricity outages affecting homes and businesses across the country.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the minister acknowledged the frustration of citizens and assured that steps are being taken to stabilize power supply in the coming weeks.

He described the current blackout challenges as temporary, while admitting they have caused significant hardship, especially during the hot dry season when demand for electricity has increased.

Adelabu said, “I want to sincerely apologise to Nigerians for the hardship caused by the current power situation, especially during this period of extreme heat. Businesses, schools, and industries are all being affected. This is not intentional, but due to factors beyond our control.”

Despite the difficulties, he assured that efforts are underway to restore stability in electricity supply. According to him, improvements are expected within two weeks following interventions involving gas suppliers and repairs on critical infrastructure.

He explained that timelines have been set for the repair of key facilities, including gas infrastructure operated by Seplat Energy, which is essential for powering generation plants.

The minister also revealed that a special committee has been established to ensure compliance with domestic gas supply obligations by producers, a key issue affecting electricity generation.

“We have a committee monitoring compliance to ensure gas companies meet their supply obligations to power plants,” he said.

Adelabu reiterated the government’s commitment to improving electricity supply nationwide, adding that the goal is to reach 6,000 megawatts of power generation before the end of 2026.

He assured Nigerians that transmission and distribution systems are also being strengthened, with the aim of improving overall service delivery.

The apology comes amid worsening power supply challenges linked to reduced gas deliveries to thermal plants, raising concerns of possible blackouts in parts of the country.

Earlier reports from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) confirmed a drop in national grid generation due to gas shortages, forcing several power plants to shut down and further straining electricity supply across the country.

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